Tom plans to convey a parcel of land to his friend Alice as a gift. He prepares a deed, signs it, and is on his way to Alice’s house to give it to her when he dies of a heart attack. Alice and Bob are the first ones to find him and discover the deed clutched in his hand. Alice later records the deed, but Tom’s heirs challenge the validity of the conveyance. What do you expect a court would rule in this situation?

Kafka originally referred to gregor's parents as “the mother” and “the father”. however, the translator refers to them as “his mother” and “his father”. why might the translator use “his” instead of “the”? a. the word “his” makes the story smoother to read in english. b. the word “his” allows gregor’s parents to become more central characters. c. the word “his” makes gregor’s parents sound less loving. d. the word “his” creates a more negative tone.